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Hi CrossTalker,

The person you've described fits the description of someone who is more than likely unsaved. A person who has been born of God's Spirit no longer lives a continuous lifestyle of sin. They may still commit single acts of sin, but they no longer habitually sin because they are now being energized by God's Spirit.

1 John 3:4 tells us that "Everyone who is practicing the sin, also is practicing the lawlessness." This is the literal translation from the Greek text. "Practicing" is the translation of the present participle which denotes a lifestyle or continuous, ongoing condition. In the second clause, the present indicative verb is translated "is practicing" which also represents a present, ongoing condition.

Both the word for sin and for lawlessness have the definite article "the" representing the principle of sin which is explained in 1 John 3:8 which says, "The devil is sinning from the beginning." The devil is the sinner who energizes people to sin, and we find this in Ephesians 2:1-3.

A person who does not know Christ habitually lives a life of sin because he/she is being energized by the spirit of the devil to fulfill the desires of the flesh and of the mind.

When the Spirit of Christ comes into a person's spirit, the spirit of the devil can no longer cause that person to continuously sin against God. The Seed (Life of God), living inside of the believer prevents the believer from continually and habitually sinning against God.

Paul says in Galatians 5:17 that "The flesh fights against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh so that you cannot do the things that you wish." That is a powerful verse, and it tells us that the Holy Spirit dwelling within prevents a true born-again believer from doing the things that they desire to do - habitually.

Again, it is doubtful that this person is saved. If they were saved, they would not be living the lifestyle you have described.

I hope this answers your question.

Blessings to you in Christ!

Thanks for the answer, sorry I don't think manically like that. But I think it is important to have a lively debate about the Word of God. And what is said. I wish you a good holiday and that you get a full renewal and strength for new challenges for the Lord Jesus. John 3:8

Your right about " dreams and visions" they are not the source of a right understanding but rather as always it must be the scriptures . Peter in spite of him being on the mount of transfiguration and seeng things most of the Apostles did not see said nevertheless we have a better foundation meaning the scriptures .

His revelation of Jesus that " He was the Christ the Son of the living God" was confirmed by the ' first 'Comforter as true but he took it as all the revelation of God and when the Lord began to reveal more as to His coming rejection suffering and death ( accirding to the s riotures) Peter rejected it and began to correct the Lord!

And the Lord had to severely rebuke him . That rebuke not many wouod take and still walk with the Lord.

All indeed who are His are " called" and every true born child of God is given the opportunity to run the race and win the prizes but there is a great misunderstanding about election ,people looking it from man's perspective rather than Gods .

True it does say " many are calked but few are chosen " But that is not all the scriptures tell us.

To the world all are calked to reoent and " belueve on the Lord Jesus Christ" John 3:16.

The promise is to all who do .

For God is NOT willing that ANY shouid oetish but that ALL shouid come to a knowledge of the truth "

If God says ALL we had better believe it. Are all saved ? No.

But it IS Gods will that they are.

If I be lifted up saud Jesus on the cross " I will draw ALL men unto Me" that all means all none are excluded all are included .

To resist the will of God for your salvation is to bring destruction upon your own head to deny the irrifutable is it not to bring damnation upion your own soul?

So likewise behold I stand at the door and knock is a call to the WHOLE church to repent but the promise is only to "those who have ears to hear ."

It is not exposure to truth that changes anybody but our response to it .

God has elected that those who respond ..l.l

God has a plan for you! Stay strong in Him! These things you feel about yourself is the kind of negativity that Satan tries to feed you. But always have faith and rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus Christ and tell him to get behind you. God gives us power over all our enemies ( Luke 10:19). You are sooo loved! John 3:16! Don't give up! I love you and more importantly God/Jesus Christ love you!

God loves YOU.

Believe the gospel. Jesus died for you. Was buried and rose again the 3rd day. He defeated death for you. Accept his promise of eternal life. John 3:16. Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

I would recommend finding some online gospel preachers. Find one that makes sense and listen & learn.

My heart breaks with yours at the things God has allowed into your life. The fact that you have persevered through so much, for so long, is evidence if God's divine hand of provision and protection over your life.

All the negatives you are speaking about yourself are lies that the enemy, Satan are whispering to you. And he is using your uncle, too. They are not true, and your belief of them because of what has happened to you, are keeping you from receiving God's full and abundant blessings in your life.

Tell Satan, "Not today, not ever!"

I am a survivor of rape, incest and gun violence. I had an abortion at 16. I felt like scum of the earth, unwanted, unlovable, unnecessary. I made many bad choices and bad decisions. I believed the negative things people said about me.

When I met Jesus in 1991, and found out what He had done for me out of love, and learned how much He loves me, my whole perspective changed. I started seeing myself through God's eyes. I pray brother, that you will read your Bible, find a good Bible based, gospel preaching church, and learn to see yourself through God's eyes. God lives you so much that He sent His only Son to die for you. John 3:16

I have learned and grown from the things God has allowed in my life.

I have been aa widow for 12 years and have become comfortable with the knowledge that I am not alone, I am separated according to God's plan and purpose for me. He wants me all to Himself so I can grow in His grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. God is waiting for you to stop looking outward at your circumstances and what you don't have, and to look upward, be submitted, surrendered and yielded completely in Him; trusting in God and leaning not on your own understanding. Prov. 3:5-6, and seeing all He has blessed you with.

I am praying for you brother, and waiting to see how God will move in your life. Just find a quiet place, open your Bible, and be still in the presence of the Lord.

Hi Azzan77,

Thank you for your reply. I understand and know the verses you have shared. Many on this site share the same understanding as you, and if we differ, we should be inspired to study, not to prove we are right and you are wrong, but in search of the truth. My understanding is that Jesus was the beginning of the creation of God, in the plan of God, Revelation 3:14.

Jesus was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 1 Peter 1:20. Everything started with Jesus; God, knowing the end from the beginning, says things that have not been as they have been, Romans 4:17.

We should pray and clear our minds of preconceived biases, as Jesus said, "he who has ears to hear, let him hear." John 8:24 is the same with us today, if we do not believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, who God sent and He shed His blood and died for us, we will die in our sins, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9.

God bless,

RLW

Thanks Gerald.

I agree!

Every single person born of Adams seed is doomed to spend eternity in hell. There is not one person ever born who did not deserve to do so .

Romans 5:12 reads, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

You certainly have to recieve the universal offer of the free LOVE offering of God!!

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

That WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:14-18.

I quote verses 17-18 again.

( For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; BUT THAT THE WORLD THROUGH HIM MIGHT BE SAVED.)

That's the Good news!

Here's the bad news for those reject him.

Verse 18-

He that believeth on him is not condemned: BUT HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, BECAUSE HE HATH NOT BELIEVED IN THE NAME OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD.

BECAUSE HE HATH NOT BELIEVED IN THE NAME OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD!!

It's an invitation to WHOSOEVER will!

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.

And let him that heareth say, Come.

And let him that is athirst come.

(AND WHOSOEVER WILL) let him take the water of life freely.

The unbeliever is Judged because he rejected the Son of God.

Some will be deceived because they couldn't receive the truth!

Blessings.

(1 John Part 22):

1 John 3:12 - Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

So, we should be loving one another, not as Cain (back in Genesis Chapter 4). Not as Cain, who is of the wicked one, and slew, or killed his brother. Literally slaughtered him. In the Greek text, it's the word slaughter. And why did he slaughter? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. His brother was going down the right road doing what God wanted him to do, and he killed him.

1 John 3:15 - Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Whoever hates, and that's a Present Participle. Whoever is hating his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

1 John 3:16 - Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

The word ought is the word indebted. In Romans Chapter 13, Paul says to pay taxes to whom taxes are due, give honor to whom honor is due, and respect to whom respect is due. In other words, if the world wants it, give it to them. We only have one debt in life. And that's to love, AGAPE love, God's love. Nothing should be allowed to interfere with God's love in us and through us as a ministry to others.

We are indebted to lay down our lives for the brethren. It's not just a command as we see it. I owe you. Jesus laid down His life for me and said this is love. It's sacrifice. It's giving up yourself for the spiritual good of others, if not your own self.

(1 John Part 21):

1 John 3:11 - For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

A beautiful text, technically absolutely perfect! According to the 1 John Chapter 4, it says God is love. Love is not an action. It's not a human performance. Love is the very nature and quality of who God is. So, I cannot have that AGAPE love for anybody unless the Spirit of God who is love is in me. Having AGAPE love means that we have concern for the spiritual welfare of others.

Actually, the love of God is an interruption in people's lives. We are so horizontal, we've got our jobs, we've got our hobbies, we've got things to do, and places to go, and all of a sudden God's Spirit lays on your heart a concern for a person's spiritual welfare. That's the love of God!

So, he says since we are believers, we should be loving one another. You see, that's not a challenge. He's saying that's the trademark. This should be going on in your life. And if it's not, then you don't belong to Him. It's either all or nothing. The bible says that when a person is saved, they are constantly under the influence of AGAPE love, constantly loving.

It's the same formula, the same principle that the bible teaches. I am in the love of God because God is in me. He's love, He's pure, and He's righteous. He's love; therefore, I continuously am under the influence of God's love. Now in the human I'm not, but in the Spirit I am.

(1 John Part 20):

1 John 3:10 - In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil:

So here we go, summary statement: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, literal translation. Doeth is a Present Participle, doing, or practicing. Whoever is not practicing righteousness is not of God. Why is that? It's because Christ is the righteous one. And if He does not live inside of one, leading them down the path of righteousness, then they're not practicing righteousness.

Neither he that loveth not his brother. A new concept has now slipped in there. Not only does an unsaved person not practice righteousness, he also does not love his brother. Loving is another Participle, constantly, AGAPE. If a person is not saved, if they're not practicing righteousness, then they're not practicing loving their brother.

(1 John Part 19b):

1 John 3:8 Continued

When a person is saved, that person is literally delivered from the spirit that is energizing them and influencing them in sin, and God's Spirit is born in them. And that person is called a Christian.

So, he's giving sources now. If you practice sin, it's because your source is the devil because he's the one that sins from the beginning. It's Satan sinning through us. We have a partner in this. We have a spirit that lines things up for us and helps us to sin.

But again, the cure for sin:

For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. The word destroy is the word loosen. Some of you may have heard the doctrine of binding and loosing. It all has to do with sin in Matthew's gospel.

When a person is unsaved, they are called bound to their sins. When a person is saved, they are loosed from their sins. When Jesus came, He came to loosen us from the works of the devil and the devil's influence over our life. That's what He came for.

(1 John Part 19a):

1 John 3:8 - He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

He that commits sin is of the devil; And again, the word commits is the word practicing. It's a Present Participle. He that practices sin is from out of the devil; for the devil is sinning from the beginning.

The bible says that the sinner is Satan. And according to Psalm 51, David said that at the point of conception, we inherit the sin nature that came to the fallen human race through Adam. We inherit a sin nature. As soon as we are born, we're born in sin, and we're born going our own way and doing our own thing.

In Ephesians 2:1-2, in describing the non-believer, Paul says and you has He made alive who were dead in trespasses and sin, wherein time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works or energizes in the children of the disobedience.

Satan energizes people, as this chapter continues to tell us. Satan energizes people to fulfill the desires of the flesh and of the mind. There are only two groups of people on the earth. And it has nothing to do with religion. There are people who are energized by Satan to live for themselves, and those who are energized by Christ to live for Christ. That's it!

(1 John Part 18):

1 John 3:7 - Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that does righteousness, and the word does is a Participle. The one doing righteousness continuously, is righteous, even as He, that is God, is righteous.

Now how in the world can I be as righteous as God is? It's because I have God living inside of me. I have no righteousness of my own, but I have Christ, and I am righteous as He is righteous. If I ever step out of line, He corrects that.

I hope you see the connection. We're talking about lifestyles, and we're talking about walking in a condition that is the same as Jesus because we have Jesus in us living out and walking out the believer's life.

(1 John Part 17):

1 John 3:4 - Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

The word committeth, an Old English word, is a Participle, the one who is practicing sin is also sinning against the law. Sin is the transgression of God's law. We could think that we're pretty good people, but once we transgress God's law, we're sinners. And once we sin one time, the question is going to be what are you going to do about it? It's on your record!

There isn't anything you can do to erase that sin. It's only through Jesus Christ. So, what are you going to do? A sinner is someone who in their lifestyle practices sin. In Chapter 2 Verses 1 and 2, we saw that a believer commits acts of sin. The believer does not live a continuous lifestyle of sin because they have God's Spirit convicting them. They walk in the light. But a person that doesn't know Christ, they have no conviction. They're walking in their sin.

1 John 3:6 - Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

Whoever abides in Him, that is, in the Lord, does not sin:

Again, the word abides is a Present Participle, abiding. Whoever has Him abiding "is" Present Tense, not sinning, continuously as a habit of life. We're not talking about committing an act of sin. We're talking about committing sin continuously, a lifestyle of not surrendering to Christ.

But this is a condition. Whoever is continuously remaining in Him, does not practice sin, ever! I can never go back and live the old lifestyle I lived before I received Christ. It's impossible. In contrast: Whoever sins, and again that's a Participle. Whoever is continuously sinning has not seen Him, neither have they known Him. That's a pretty bold statement to make!

(1 John Part 16):

1 John 3:1 - Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons, or children of God:

Some translations say "and we are." We're not just called. We are children of God. That's our calling. God calls us to Himself. And when He responds to us, He calls us His children.

The consequence of being a child of God: Therefore the world knows us not, because it knew Him not. So, the world is not going to understand. They're not going to know.

1 John 3:3 - And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

And every man that has this hope in him is purifying himself, even as He, that is, Jesus is pure.

The term hath (or has) is a Present Participle. The one who is having this hope in him. It shows continuous action, never stopping. Everyone having this hope in him "is," factual statement, is purifying himself, even as Jesus is pure.

I hope you see the connection. Number one, the lifestyle is continuous in this condition. And secondly, it will always be as Jesus is.

You see, that's my condition. As separated as Jesus walks in this world, He is going to cause me to be walking in the same way.

Therefore my condition: I have this hope continuously that when He comes, I'm going to go be with Him and I'm going to see Him just as He is. I'm going to be changed and transformed.

The person that has this hope is purifying himself as Jesus is pure.

So, I've got God's Spirit in me convicting me in that separation that He would have me to go. A person who is not saved does not have that conviction.

John 3:36

"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."

Blessings

I need to correct something in the discussion of the 10 virgins, 5 were wise and 5 were foolish.

"And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." Matthew 25:2 KJV

Then I mentioned 20 virgins in total, there were only ten virgins in total:

"Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom." Matthew 25:1 KJV

In discussing predestination I could also discuss further the 10 virgins, 5 being wise and 5 being foolish (this is a parable).

I used the free bible dictionary on this website and entered the word parable at the Search the Definition box and it listed a reference for this scripture about bride:

"Frequently used in the ordinary sense ( Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.)." The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride ( John 3:29). "The church is called "the bride" ( Rev. 21:9; 22:17). Compare" parable of the Ten Virgins ( Matt. 25:1-13).

Then it also provided a link to explore bride more in depth in the bible.

So in my previous post, I would only ask of the 5 virgins that were foolish, if they were jealous, hating, being reluctant or some other foolish act or intent, because if the bible says you are wise then you are wise and wise people do righteous things for this parable. In everyday life even wise people make mistakes however in the bible when a person is referred to as wise then that settles it, they are wise, without question, then also the foolish are foolish without question.

In terms of a wedding setting, what types of foolish antics could be present. For instance in the parable:

Not having enough oil in the lamp, that was foolish

Wanting the wise virgins to provide oil and not caring or unaware that it was not enough oil for both, that was foolish

Expecting to enter the wedding without enough oil in the lamp, that was foolish

At midnight light is needed no one will be allowed to sit in the dark at the wedding.

Amen.

1 John 3:17

"But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?"

Deuteronomy 15:11

"For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land."

Blessings

Please follow me through this thought experiment, comments appreciated.....

As Christians, we often refer to Matthew 21:21 and the casting of the mountain into the sea when talking of faith. In this context, the the mountain in question is a problem or obstacle in our lives. But what is Jesus Himself were the mountain Psalm 118:22 which we all at times "cast off." It's only after we find ourselves drowning in the depths of despair Psalm 71:20 that we meet with Him again Psalm 138:8 right where we placed Him. Micah 7:19 Only this time, He appears more glorious than ever, John 6:29 for we see Him from a different perspective, just as He intended. Matthew 13:13-17 And when we see Him as He is, we shall be changed and we shall be like Him. 1 John 3:2

God's goodness and severity ( Romans 11:22-23)

They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. ( Jeremiah 6:14).

When we observe scripture we see the judgment of individuals as well as whole nations. Look at Joel 2:32 for instance

And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the Lord has said, and among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls.

Now look at this verse in Micah 3:4

Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.

Here we have examples of when God hears the call and when He doesn't. This of course can be compared with the repentance of Judas Iscariot who was sorry for the consequences of his actions; rather than recognizing Jesus as Messiah and bowing down in worship. Let this be a warning to us all.

We also see differing spiritual states in different passages; take for instance John 3:16-18

16For God so loved the world that He gave His one and onlye Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. 18Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

It isn't enough to call out on the Lord but to do what He says. Luke 6:46 states: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? We can call on His Name ( Romans 10:13) as an individual; or a nation facing judgment ( Joel 2:32) and this shows different contexts to this N.T. passage from the O.T. reference.

Many are called; few are chosen ( Matt. 22:14). God does the choosing; ultimately as He knows all men's hearts.

He could do what He did. His endless and unconditional love for humanity. He has a hunger, and that is that we will all one day stand before His throne, pure in woven linen. Singing His name, and we will finally be with Him in peace and eternity. Here are some words of wisdom. You've probably heard of "the little Bible," John 3:16 The words that have been on tracts, bulletin boards, etc.

But have you studied the verses before and after? Joh 3:14-15

and Joh 3:18

So our faith should not lie in sin and chains. Our faith should lie in believing the Lord when He says we are His children. So all of you who are struggling and carrying heavy burdens. Let us pray that you see this clearly now. In the holy name of Jesus Christ. Never forget this, and should it happen that you should be led astray by the evil one. Then know that Jesus has all power in Heaven and on Earth. He knows what is required of a human being. And grace we have now in the last hour. Of course that means that we do our utmost to stay CLEAN. Be free, Take every thought captive, and cast everything filthy into outer darkness in Jesus' Holy Name. We have a battle against powers and authorities that we do not see. Eph 6:12 we can know them when we kneel and pray for people in the world, for people to be saved, for them to be healed. THIS IS NOT A PLAY!

Because if we have sin in us that is not pleasing to God, we will not achieve Anything. And when we kneel down, we must seek in the Holy Spirit where we fell from. Go back and do things right in the right order. There should be no pride in the man of God. Another little thing, Intercession (it is also the most important task we have here in this forum. Because without prayer we are nothing). And never think that you will receive anything from the Lord if you do not ask in faith! For me this is the most important thing. For all prayer we must pray in Spirit and Truth.

God bless you all in Christ Jesus holy name.

The emphasis is Jesus was born in the flesh....."He who came by water and blood." Same concept is found in John 3:5 "whoever is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." In both places is the Hebrew idiom to be born in the flesh. Reference being when a child is born the mother's water breaks and the child comes forth in water and blood. This is an essential component to whom Jesus is and the Spirit that He gives which bears witness to His physical coming and lives in us. The introduction of 1 John and Gospel of John amplify this expounded concept. side note: baptism is a whole other discussion.

Hi BB25.

In John 3:3 Jesus tells Nicodemus "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"

Being "born again" means being born from above. You're being born of God's Spirit.

This refers to a spiritual transformation.

When an individual acknowledges their sinfulness and shortcomings and understanding that they are inherently flawed, needing forgiveness and redemption, then come to Christ and recieve Christ as their savior they are Identified with Christ death and ressurection causing a rebirth of Christ Spirit.

Romans 6:3.

Romans 8:10-11.

Afterwards they experiences a new spiritual life that involves a change of heart, a commitment to follow Jesus, and a desire to live according to Christian principles PROVIDING THAT THEY TRULY BELIEVED AND RECEIVED CHRIST!

The Holy Spirit works in the individual's life, transforming their heart and renewing their spirit.

There will be fruit in a believers life that will reflect the rebirth.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

Hi Lionheart.

In John 5:38-40 we have Jesus speaking to the Pharisees.

And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

Jesus is referring to the old testament scriptures. The new testament haven't been recorded yet.

I mention this because the old testament/covenant established under the Levitical priesthood was a foreshadowing of the new covenant that Christ brought in on the cross.

So you see, the Gospel of salvation is mentioned throughout the Bible starting with Genesis. Most notably ( Genesis 3:15 )

You may be able to parallel John 5:38-40 with Hebrews 10:5-10.

Here's just a few notable verses.

Genesis 22:16-18.

Galatians 3:6-9.

Galatians 3:16-19.

John 3:16-18.

Acts 4:12.

Romans 10:9-11.

Ephesians 2:8-10.

Revelation 22:17.

I hope this helps.

God bless you.

Hi Pjmdy.

There's several words for Love in the Bible written in the Greek.

Here's just a few.

Phileo means friendly love while Eros denotes passionate, romantic love.

Ludus (playful love)

Pragma (enduring love)

Agape" is probably the Greek word for love we are most familiar with.

Agape represents unconditional, selfless love, This Love is described as "to be totally given over to something or someone".

I believe it depends on what Spirit you have in you.

Agape is a fruit of the Spirit that causes us to Love God, the things of God and the children of God.

When this benevolence is displayed by the Children of God "toward the children of God" it displays the true followers of Christ.

John 13:34-35 is one of the most relevant set of verses for us as Christians.

It's not a command but rather a statement of fact. ( You will love one another)

Verse 35 says "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples" This is caused by the Spirit of God in you!

I believe the Spirit of God directs this unconditional selfless love, to the things and people of God.

If a person have not the Spirit of God in them then John 3:19 is for them.

( And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved (Agapao) darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.)

1 John 2:15 reads, "Love (Agape) not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love (Agape) the world, the love (Agape) of the Father is not in him.

I'm not sure but I believe the difference between Agapao and Agape is the benevolence or out pouring of God's love to and through the believer.

We see that in Agape and the things and people of God is the object.

Blessings.

I want to thank our God for this place, may He protect us at every dawn. I want to pick myself up from John 3:5-7. for as in the next verse and in His grace

The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its voice, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8.

I also want to ask for prayer because I'm re-reading the old testament and in the book of Habakkuk 2:1-20. I've also been reading the book of Isaiah at the same time, I'm at verse 33 and I rested only after hearing the prophet's sweet message.

If you have any suggestions on where to start 'again', they say that John is the best, because there we understand what Love really is.

Hello guys, I've just been studying and meditating on the Lords word, Amen, I've been looking at John 3:16 and I have been thinking about it so much, can anyone please provide more information that shows God loves everyone

Blessings,

John 3:3 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

John 20:22"And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:"

Luke 17:21"Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you."

John 17:1-5,

Part 2.

2, As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

Jesus confirms that the Father has given Him power over all humanity and that, through His redemptive work, God grants eternal life to all those whom He has given to Jesus. Jesus understood the Scriptures, including what had been said about Him and what He would do and suffer, as illustrated in Isaiah 53:1-12. This indicates that all of humanity has been entrusted to

Christ, beginning with the lost sheep of Israel, and that anyone who believes in Jesus will not perish but will have eternal life.

This was God's plan to make salvation possible, man had to pay the penalty, the only way humanity can be reconciled to Him, as indicated in John 14:6. The word " power " is derived from the Greek word " exousia, " meaning authority. Through the Spirit of God, He granted His power and authority to Jesus Christ over humanity, John 3:34-35, John 5:26-27, Acts 10:38.

The Holy Spirit enabled Jesus to speak the words the Father had given him to speak, John 14:24. After God raised Jesus from the dead, the Father placed all heaven and earth under Jesus, Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:19-23, and Philippians 2:9-11.

Jesus's mission was to do the will of the Father. In John 5:19-23, Jesus says He can do nothing by Himself, same in John 5:30. God has committed all judgment unto the Son. The word committed is the Greek word didmi, to give, to grant, to bestow; it was deliberately transferred to Jesus to do the will of the Father who sent Him.

This highlights God's plan being fulfilled, emphasizing Jesus' role as the Messiah appointed and given authority by the Father.

See part 3.